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▌ General · Ages 8–16

Pali — Movie Make Up

Running Springs · $571/week · ★ 4.5 (310 reviews)

A STEAM-focused summer camp with a variety of weekly themes and hands-on projects.

▌ Editor's read Pali Adventures' website loads as a real camp site, offering a diverse range of specialized programs including Movie Make Up. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2024, and holds California state license number 360300025. Founded by Andy Wexler, the camp has been operating for 25 years, indicating significant experience in the industry. Pali Adventures maintains a low camper-to-staff ratio of 3:1 and explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. The camp is an overnight program and appears to be a for-profit entity. On Google, Pali Adventures has a strong rating of 4.8 stars based on 476 reviews, with many reviewers praising the variety of activities, the quality of instruction, and the positive impact on their children. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @paliadventures and a Facebook handle paliadventures.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 200125+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 8–16

Pali — Movie Make Up is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. general programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
2001 (25 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: General
  • Ages: 8–16
  • Hours: Overnight camp
  • Address: 30778 Highway 18, Running Springs, CA 92382
  • Phone: (909) 867-5743
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Prices vary by week and theme, ranging from $379 to $699 per week.

Runs Overnight camp, 7 sessions (7 one-week), from Jun 7 to Aug 9.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Session 1 Jun 7 – 14, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,995
  • Session 2 Jun 14 – 21, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,995
  • Session 3 Jun 21 – 28, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,995
  • Session 5 Jul 5 – 12, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,995
  • Session 6 Jul 12 – 19, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,995
  • Session 7 Jul 19 – 26, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,995
  • Session 9 Aug 2 – 9, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,995

↗ What parents like

  • STEAM exploration and outdoor fun
  • Hands-on projects

↘ Watch for

  • Location TBD
  • No lunch provided

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Pali — Movie Make Up

What ages does Pali — Movie Make Up accept?
Pali — Movie Make Up is open to children ages 8–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Pali — Movie Make Up cost?
Pali — Movie Make Up publishes $571/week for the standard session. Prices vary by week and theme, ranging from $379 to $699 per week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Pali — Movie Make Up's hours?
Pali — Movie Make Up runs Overnight camp. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Pali — Movie Make Up accredited?
Yes — Pali — Movie Make Up is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 25 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Pali — Movie Make Up?
Pali — Movie Make Up is operated by a private business, with 25 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Pali — Movie Make Up provide lunch?
Pali — Movie Make Up does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Does Pali — Movie Make Up offer extended care?
Yes — Pali — Movie Make Up offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
How does Pali — Movie Make Up compare to other general camps in Los Angeles?
Pali — Movie Make Up is one of 94 general camps in Los Angeles that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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